Career Pathways
Arkansas Career Pathways is a state educational & financial assistance program that enables UACCB to offer those who qualify free career training and college classes. But that's not all. In addition to free training and college classes, the Pathways program may be able to help you overcome the barriers that have kept you from getting the training and education you need. Help with things like:
- Child care
- Transportation
- Career counseling
- Job search after training
Eligibility
To be eligible to participate in the Career Pathways program parents must:
- Be an adult caretaker or parent of a child under the age of 21 AND
- Be receiving Transitional Employment Assistance (TEA) now or have received TEA in the past OR
- Be receiving food stamps, Medicaid, or ARKids OR
- Annual Family income below 250% of federal poverty level (approximately $46,000 annually for a family of three)
| Persons in Family | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| 2 | $36,775 |
| 3 | $46,325 |
| 4 | $55,875 |
| 5 | $65,425 |
| 6 | $74,975 |
| 7 | $84,525 |
| 8 | $94,075 |
If you feel you meet these requirements, please contact us at (870) 612-2060 to make an appointment. Applications are available online for you to download and complete prior to your initial appointment. Click here to download the application. For more information visit the Arkansas Career Pathways Website or refer to the Career Pathways Student Handbook.
Documentation
- Copy of federal income taxes (annual income at or below 250% of the poverty level) OR documentaiton from the DHS office listing services currently receiving (if receiving benefits - food stamps, Medicaid, ARKids, TEA) AND children's birth certificates
- Drivers License or Photo ID
- Social Security card for self and EACH child
Staff Information
The Career Pathways office is located in the Main Classroom Building in suite 236.
Main Office Phone: (870) 612-2060
Fax: (870) 612-2125
Casey Bromley
Administrative Specialist
870-612-2060
casey.bromley@uaccb.edu
Danna Magness
Employability, Career Support Services Facilitator
870-612-2083
danna.magness@uaccb.edu
Debbie Wyatt
Counselor
870-612-2112
debbie.wyatt@uaccb.edu
Jason Lawrence
Director
870-612-2012
jason.lawrence@uaccb.edu
